How far is Huntingdon, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Huntingdon, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntingdon and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntingdon and Philadelphia.
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Start on 4th Street
53 m · 12 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Penn Street
1 mi · 2 min · Penn Street
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
10.7 mi · 15 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn right onto Croghan Pike
10.8 mi · 17 min · Croghan Pike
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Continue on South Ridgley Street
2655 ft · 47 sec · South Ridgley Street
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Continue on Ridgely Street
881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street
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Continue on Croghan Pike
4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike
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Continue on Main Street
1159 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Neelyton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road
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Continue on Neelytown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road
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Continue on Spring Run Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Spring Run Road
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Turn right onto Timmons Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road
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Continue on Forge Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road
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Continue on Newburg Road
723 ft · 17 sec · Newburg Road
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Turn left onto Cumberland Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway
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Continue on Trout Run
1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run
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Continue on Cumberland Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway
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Take the ramp left
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
124.5 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
731 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntingdon and Philadelphia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
124 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntingdon and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntingdon to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Highspire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Huntingdon and 100.8 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntingdon and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Highspire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highspire.
Middletown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntingdon and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 154.61 mi (248.82 km).
#1 Huntingdon
City in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,879 |
| Coordinates | 40.4848000, -78.0102800 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $28.52 | $57.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.10 | $64.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $41.74 | $83.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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